Rebellions against Mary 1 - LJG Flashcards
Why was Edward concerned by the potential success of Mary a Catholic?
As Edward was a convinced Protestant
What evidence is there to suggest that the marriage of Northumberland’s son to the future queen was not to further Northumberland’s political career? (2)
- When Northumberland married his son to Lady Jane Grey Edward wasn’t seriously ill and people expected him to live for a long time
- Plot was poorly managed - very unlike Northumberland
Why was Northumberland able to secure support from the gentry? (2)
- His success as Somerset’s replacement
- Landowners as they feared they would lose their monastery lands when Mary took back the throne
What was the assumption when passing the thone to LJG?
That Lady Jane would have had a son who would take the throne ahead of her
What suggest that the plot was poorly executed?
Mary was allowed to escape, proclaim herself as queen and later raise forces in East Anglia
Who would Mary receive support from? Why?
- Support of nobles who wanted to retain their land and titles
- She also asked Charles V (Holy Roman Emperor) for support
What would happen to Northumberland’s troops?
Many would desert him
After Northumberland’s troops deserted him what happened?
Northumberland had to retreat
How did Mary gain support?
Mary would release many proclamations and flattered the citizens of London
Who would Mary release?
Norfolk and Gardiner
Who would join the new council?
Gardiner and Paget
Who were arrested and executed?
Northumberland, Lady Jane Grey and Guilford Dudley
